The City of Nelsonville Judiciary Committee held a meeting on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 6:00PM. The meeting was held to discuss the scope of the Ad Hoc Rental Fee Committee.
The meeting was streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at, https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u.
1/28/2026, 12:30PM – Athens County is under a LEVEL 1 SNOW EMERGENCY. Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be icy. Motorists are urged to drive very cautiously.
The Nelsonville City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 7PM. The meeting was streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at, https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u.
The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for Athens County in effect from 7:00 PM, Wednesday, January 28, 2026, until 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 29, 2026.
WHAT…Very cold wind chills as low as 7 below expected.
WHERE…Portions of southeast Ohio and central and northern West Virginia, including Athens County.
WHEN…From 7:00 PM, Wednesday, January 28, 2026, until 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 29, 2026.
IMPACTS…The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on Twitter and Facebook pages.
The City of Nelsonville would like to remind residential rental property owners that rental property fees were due by Friday, January 30, 2026. Any rental property fees received on or after Monday, February 2, 2026, will be considered past due, with an additional $100 penalty for each dwelling unit.
Nelsonville City Code §11.08.03, requires the owners of residential rental property to register each property with the City Manager. Rental property includes real property, one (1) or more dwellings used solely for residential purposes, a mobile home in a manufactured home park, a platted lot or parcel of land leased for the location of a mobile home, manufactured home, or industrialized unit.
To download a Rental Property Permit Application which contains the full code please go to – https://www.cityofnelsonville.com/code-office/permits-variances
Rental Property Permit Applications are also available in the code enforcement lobby at City Hall. Application fees can be paid in person or mailed to,
City of Nelsonville Code Enforcement
211 Lake Hope Drive
Nelsonville, OH 45764
For any questions, please call the Code Enforcement office at 740-753-1314.
The National Weather Service has issued an EXTREME COLD WARNING for Athens County in effect from 7:00 PM, Monday, January 26, 2026, until 12:00 PM, Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
WHAT…Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 17 below expected.
WHERE…Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, and western West Virginia. Including Athens County.
WHEN…From 7:00 PM, Monday, January 26, 2026, until 12:00 PM, Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
IMPACTS…The cold wind chills as low as 17 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on Twitter and Facebook pages.
1/26/2026, 11:00AM – Athens County is under a LEVEL 2 SNOW EMERGENCY. Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be very icy. Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be out on the roads. Contact your employer to see if you should report to work. Motorists should use extreme caution!
The City of Nelsonville Judiciary Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 6:00PM at City Hall. The meeting is being held to discuss the scope of the Ad Hoc Rental Fee Committee.
Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to councilclerk@cityofnelsonville.com by 1PM, Tuesday, January 27, 2026. The meeting may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
CANCELLATION
The Nelsonville City Council regular meeting scheduled for Monday, January 26, 2026, has been canceled due to the severe winter weather.
Athens County is currently under a LEVEL 3 Snow Emergency. All roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel. No one should be driving during these conditions unless it is absolutely necessary to travel, or a personal emergency exists. Please use extreme caution if you must travel.
RESCHEDULED
The Nelsonville City Council regular meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 7:00PM in Council Chambers at City Hall.
Citizens’ comments and business and organizational comments may be made in person or Emailed to councilclerk@cityofnelsonville.com by 1PM, Tuesday, January 27, 2026. The meeting may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u. The public are invited and encouraged to attend.
The City of Nelsonville announces that all City offices will be closed Monday, January 26, 2026, due to the severe winter weather.
Athens County is currently under a LEVEL 3 Snow Emergency. All roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel. No one should be driving during these conditions unless it is absolutely necessary to travel, or a personal emergency exists. Please use extreme caution if you must travel.
What you can do to help
Thank you for your patience and understanding during the current weather emergency.
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